L9898 (l9898)

Race #1095

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Official speed 60.57 wpm (64.59 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 29, 2013 10:09:25am UTC
Race Finish March 29, 2013 10:10:30am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 5)
Opponents 1. misteeque (64.55 wpm)
4. rockstar1983 (45.40 wpm)
Accuracy 89.0%
Points 0.00
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